NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of former NBA player, head coach and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Adelman:
"Rick Adelman was one of the most respected and accomplished coaches in the history of the NBA. Following his NBA playing career, Rick turned to coaching where his leadership, innovation and genuine love for basketball left a lasting impression on generations of players and fellow coaches over his nearly 30-year run. He was a brilliant strategist and teacher of the game, and an even better person. I send my deepest condolences to Rick's family and many friends throughout the league."
Mike Breen is such a great storyteller, and he unearths some gems from so many weird NYK seasons -- plus some of his iconic calls, the un-bang, the OJ Game, Hakeem blocks Starks, what was lost in the fire -- so much more. New ZL Show -->
It's as good a time as any to announce the book I've been working on with Simon & Schuster for the past year and a half:
UNDER THE BRIGHT LIGHTS: THE REVIVAL OF THE NEW YORK KNICKS.
More info to come.
Kevin and I unflinchingly ramrodded and macheted our way through a fun segment about the NBA, broadcasting, his greatest calls, etc. We had NO REGARD FOR HUMAN LIFE
Eric took the stage at UNC Chapel Hill to deliver a commencement speech to the next generation of Tar Heels, sharing a message for the graduates as they step into what comes next.
Watch the speech in its entirety here: https://t.co/DbqOdqiymt
BREAKING: Lisa Leslie announced the Los Angeles Sparks will honor her with a statue outside https://t.co/9HC5Qx28o0 arena 👏
The statue will be unveiled on September 20, ahead of Sparks vs. Fire.
It doesn’t just seem like calf and hamstring injuries are plaguing the NBA. The data confirms it. What’s behind this worrying trend, and what can the league do about it?
@kirkgoldsberry: https://t.co/Wt6jAv4HC8
Father-son NBA announcing duo Ian and Noah Eagle can elicit a chuckle for sure. But there's way more to their work including preparation and an understanding of the big moment. Had an insightful conversation with the Eagles for this story:
https://t.co/cSrwmObK8O
No one could have fought this cancer with more grace and courage than my friend, Jason Collins. Devastated for him, his family and this world to lose such a bright light. But what a legacy he’s left us. https://t.co/3Hg5MOU82G
COACHABLE is organized around the ten “truths” of being coachable, each truth illustrated by an athlete’s story and their road to reaching their highest potential.